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MMA Helsinki - 60 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mats Lindgraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minky Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mats Lindgraf has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mats Lindgraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minky Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews tries to clinch but Lindgraf is having none of it.
Lindgraf dives in and scores a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Matthews pulls Lindgraf in close to his closed guard and prevents Lindgraf from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Matthews has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lindgraf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matthews can't keep his opponent in guard - Lindgraf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matthews missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Lindgraf sits in half guard.
We've been hearing that Lindgraf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to maintain the position but Lindgraf is very close to passing his half guard.
Matthews missing with punches from the bottom.
Lindgraf is trying to control. Matthews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matthews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindgraf pulls his head out easily.
Lindgraf wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Lindgraf is taking a breather. Matthews says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lindgraf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lindgraf trying to mount his opponent but Matthews defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
Matthews tries to roll over but Lindgraf keeps him under control.
Lindgraf is trying to work for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Lindgraf prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Lindgraf seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.
Lindgraf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthews is trying to maintain the position but Lindgraf is very close to passing his half guard.
Lindgraf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthews tries to get to full guard but Lindgraf has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Lindgraf there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lindgraf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matthews is trying to stand.
Matthews is in trouble now - Lindgraf has advanced to mount!
Lindgraf lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Matthews hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindgraf is working for a guillotine from mount but Matthews frees his head quite easily.
Lindgraf looking to control but Matthews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews tries to lock up and control but Lindgraf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Lindgraf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lindgraf gets a takedown into half guard.
Matthews is not content to let Lindgraf control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard but Lindgraf has passed into side control.
Matthews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lindgraf asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom here.
Lindgraf remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgraf tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lindgraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well.
Lindgraf works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Matthews tries to buck Lindgraf off but Lindgraf is having none of it.
Lindgraf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
Matthews tries to buck Lindgraf off but Lindgraf is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lindgraf tries to move to mount but Matthews blocks the move with his legs.
Lindgraf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lindgraf tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Lindgraf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matthews some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews is trying to control Lindgraf's posture but Lindgraf avoids it.
Lindgraf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lindgraf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lindgraf trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lindgraf off and has taken his back!
Lindgraf is in bad spot here.
Matthews is looking to control Lindgraf but Lindgraf is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lindgraf wants to control his opponent's hands but Matthews gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews has the hooks in. Lindgraf is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matthews looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Lindgraf dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Matthews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lindgraf counters with a two punch combo.
Matthews tries to clinch but Lindgraf is having none of it.
Lindgraf feinted with a counter takedown.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Lindgraf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindgraf shoots in and bounces Matthews off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lindgraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindgraf won't allow Matthews to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Lindgraf defends easily.
Lindgraf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews working for submissions but it's allowed Lindgraf to get to half guard.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindgraf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lindgraf is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Lindgraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf is trying to work for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Lindgraf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matthews trying to control but Lindgraf postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf works his way into full mount!
Lindgraf looking to control but Matthews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lindgraf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matthews is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Matthews is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf working the ground and pound effectively.
Matthews taking shots to the head.
Lindgraf controlling his opponent.
Matthews looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Matthews tries to roll but Lindgraf sticks to his back.
Matthews defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lindgraf's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lindgraf's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Lindgraf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lindgraf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Lindgraf!
A victorious Mats Lindgraf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhart Vult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Isonmycok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vult's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Machine by KISS. The crowd seem to be enjoying Isonmycok's choice of entrance music: funky cold medina . Johann Isonmycok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
21 - 23 - 1 |
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215 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhart Vult!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johann Isonmycok!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Isonmycok misses its intended target.
Vult was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vult uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Isonmycok.
It looked like Vult wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Isonmycok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vult makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Isonmycok shoots in for a takedown but Vult shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vult appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Isonmycok misses its intended target.
Vult throws a big counter combination but Isonmycok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Isonmycok dives in and grabs Vult's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vult pushes down on Isonmycok's head and hops out.
Vult is looking to counter punch.
Isonmycok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Isonmycok misses with an uppercut. Vult saw that one coming.
Isonmycok misses with a combination
and Vult connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Isonmycok throws a combination that misses
and Vult counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isonmycok shoots in looking for a takedown but Vult manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Isonmycok's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reinhart Vult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Isonmycok.
Isonmycok throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Vult to counter with a crisp jab.
Isonmycok throws a head kick that misses
and Vult counters with a straight right hand.
Vult really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Isonmycok throws a body kick that misses
and Vult counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isonmycok misses with a hook. Vult ducked under it nicely.
Isonmycok misses with an uppercut
and Isonmycok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vult forces Isonmycok back against the cage and clinches.
Isonmycok taking a breather.
Vult crunches a lovely knee into Isonmycok's ribcage.
Isonmycok looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vult.
Vult's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johann Isonmycok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vult closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vult is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vult leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vult lands an elbow that stopped Isonmycok in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Johann Isonmycok has been cut.
Nice elbow from Vult.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vult.
Isonmycok blocks a body shot from Vult.
Isonmycok misses with a punch on the inside.
Vult will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Isonmycok up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vult looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vult.
That has opened up Johann Isonmycok's cut even more.
Vult takes a shot to the head.
Isonmycok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Isonmycok takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vult.
Isonmycok misses with the head strike.
Isonmycok misses with some punches.
Vult scores with a knee to the head.
The cut above Johann Isonmycok's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vult lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Vult.
Isonmycok swings wildly with an uppercut but Vult uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vult with a knee to the head.
Johann Isonmycok's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vult creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Isonmycok's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johann Isonmycok's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reinhart Vult!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Reinhart Vult waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's entrance music is One. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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133 lbs
10 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson gets caught napping as Olszewicz dives in and scores a takedown. Nelson manages to retain guard.
Olszewicz advances to half guard.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olszewicz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Olszewicz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Olszewicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Olszewicz seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Olszewicz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olszewicz wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olszewicz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Olszewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olszewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olszewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olszewicz wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olszewicz is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Olszewicz with a nice head shot there.
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olszewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olszewicz pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Olszewicz is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson has hold of Olszewicz's hands but Olszewicz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olszewicz pulls his head out easily.
Olszewicz wants to free his trapped foot but Nelson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nelson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olszewicz wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Olszewicz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nelson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olszewicz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Olszewicz trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Olszewicz prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Olszewicz moves nicely into side control.
Olszewicz lands an elbow.
Olszewicz advances to full mount.
Olszewicz with shots to the head and body - Nelson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nelson taking shots to the head.
Olszewicz looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Olszewicz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nelson's face.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Olszewicz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Olszewicz lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olszewicz trying to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Olszewicz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Olszewicz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Olszewicz trying to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Olszewicz with a couple of short strikes.
Olszewicz is landing with some decent strikes but Nelson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Olszewicz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Olszewicz working Nelson over with strikes here.
Nelson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Olszewicz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olszewicz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Olszewicz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nelson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Olszewicz is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
Olszewicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olszewicz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nelson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Olszewicz working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
Olszewicz working the head with strikes.
Olszewicz working the body and head with strikes.
Olszewicz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Olszewicz is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Olszewicz connects with a decent elbow.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olszewicz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.
Olszewicz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson tries to bench press Olszewicz off him but Olszewicz keeps the position.
Olszewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Olszewicz moves into full mount! Nelson won't be happy about that!
Olszewicz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nelson?
Olszewicz unloading with bombs!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nelson postures up.
Olszewicz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Olszewicz.
Olszewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson is staying active underneath Olszewicz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olszewicz drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Olszewicz is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Olszewicz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Olszewicz winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Olszewicz trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Olszewicz is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olszewicz stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olszewicz pulls his head out easily.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Olszewicz seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is staying active underneath Olszewicz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olszewicz stalling.
Olszewicz wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Olszewicz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olszewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Olszewicz dives in and scores a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Olszewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olszewicz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nelson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Olszewicz is looking to defend but Nelson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Olszewicz! Nelson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Olszewicz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skyler Nelson!
A very excited looking Skyler Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti comes into the arena with Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold blaring out of the sound system. Tommi Talentti had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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30
164 lbs
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24
160 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olszewicz misses with a body shot.
Olszewicz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tommi Talentti has been cut.
Olszewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olszewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olszewicz misses with a few strikes there.
Talentti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Olszewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Talentti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olszewicz throws a body punch but Talentti moves out of range.
Talentti feinted with a counter takedown.
Olszewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Talentti slips a straight right by Olszewicz.
Olszewicz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Olszewicz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Talentti moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talentti keeps control of Olszewicz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Talentti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talentti shoots in looking for a takedown. Olszewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Talentti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olszewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Olszewicz.
Kamil Olszewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olszewicz throws a shot to the body.
Talentti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Olszewicz. Those never looked like landing.
Talentti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olszewicz swings for the body but Talentti moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz lands a right hook to the body.
Olszewicz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Olszewicz takes a swing at Talentti's ribcage but misses.
Olszewicz takes a swing at Talentti's ribcage but misses.
Talentti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Talentti moves in looking to clinch but Olszewicz pushes him off.
Olszewicz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olszewicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Talentti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talentti shoots in and gets a takedown into Olszewicz's guard.
Talentti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talentti looking to pass the guard.
Olszewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Talentti is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talentti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talentti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Olszewicz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Olszewicz has escaped and now he's on top!
Talentti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olszewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Olszewicz wants to control from the top but Talentti keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz postures up.
Olszewicz wants to stand but Talentti is controlling his posture from full guard.
Olszewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Talentti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olszewicz throws a strike but Talentti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Olszewicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommi Talentti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Olszewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talentti tries to counter with a takedown but Olszewicz is quick to defend against it.
Olszewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olszewicz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Talentti.
A little jabbing left from Olszewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olszewicz lands a jab to Talentti's midsection.
Tommi Talentti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olszewicz misses with a body shot.
Talentti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olszewicz misses with a body shot.
Talentti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olszewicz as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talentti doesn't manage to clinch there - Olszewicz circles away.
Olszewicz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Talentti with a body shot.
A big right from Olszewicz misses.
Olszewicz gets caught flat footed, as Talentti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Olszewicz is trying to keep Talentti in close.
Talentti trying to control but Olszewicz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talentti controlling from the top position.
Talentti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Olszewicz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Olszewicz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Olszewicz!
Olszewicz wants to control but Talentti is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olszewicz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Talentti is not content to let Olszewicz control the position.
Olszewicz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Talentti wants to control but Olszewicz postures up.
Olszewicz tries to get to his feet but Talentti is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Olszewicz in his guard.
Olszewicz postures up in Talentti's guard and throws a big left but Talentti blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to control but Talentti is working from the bottom.
Olszewicz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Talentti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Olszewicz uses it to pass to side control.
Talentti is trying to improve his position.
Talentti regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olszewicz misses with a head shot. Talentti uses the momentum to regain guard.
Talentti has his foot on Olszewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olszewicz works his way back into a safe position though.
Talentti pulls Olszewicz in to control the position.
Tommi Talentti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olszewicz looking to sit in guard and control but Talentti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talentti wants to pass the guard but Olszewicz is keeping the position.
Olszewicz keeping moving, preventing Talentti from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Olszewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommi Talentti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Talentti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olszewicz swinging wildly here.
Olszewicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Olszewicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Olszewicz misses the shot to the body.
Talentti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olszewicz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olszewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talentti has managed to clinch.
Talentti has clasped his hands together around Olszewicz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Talentti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Talentti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Olszewicz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talentti tries for a kimura but Olszewicz is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Olszewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Talentti trying to control the action but Olszewicz is working from the bottom.
Olszewicz is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Olszewicz gets back to half guard.
Olszewicz is looking for a sweep. Talentti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Talentti wants to pass the guard but Olszewicz is defending well.
Olszewicz is trying to stand up here but Talentti is controlling him well.
Talentti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Talentti seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talentti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olszewicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Talentti.
Olszewicz is not content to let Talentti control the position.
Talentti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Talentti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Talentti seems to be looking for submissions.
Talentti is thwarting Olszewicz's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Talentti shoots in looking for a takedown but Olszewicz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talentti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tommi Talentti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olszewicz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Talentti rather than just go for the knockout.
Olszewicz misses with a body punch
and Talentti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Olszewicz!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talentti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olszewicz, who protects the arm well.
Kamil Olszewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olszewicz wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Talentti seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Olszewicz is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Tommi Talentti!
A relieved looking Tommi Talentti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remmi Bonjaatkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brah At Hammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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36
236 lbs
21 - 16 - 1 |
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34
265 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Remmi Bonjaatkos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brah At Hammed!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
At Hammed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
At Hammed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
At Hammed tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonjaatkos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
At Hammed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
At Hammed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
At Hammed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
At Hammed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
At Hammed moves away from the strike by Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos throws a leg kick which misses At Hammed's front leg but catches the back leg as At Hammed tries to avoid it.
A low kick from At Hammed misses
and Bonjaatkos counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from At Hammed is predictable there
and Bonjaatkos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
At Hammed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonjaatkos fires out a quick counter leg kick but At Hammed just manages to avoid it.
Bonjaatkos throws a wild body kick that At Hammed sees coming a mile off.
Bonjaatkos takes the fight into the clinch.
At Hammed can't get the takedown.
Bonjaatkos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt At Hammed or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
At Hammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
At Hammed blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
At Hammed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonjaatkos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of At Hammed is proving hard to escape from.
Bonjaatkos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
At Hammed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonjaatkos is aware though and is defending well.
Bonjaatkos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bonjaatkos postures up.
Bonjaatkos trying to control but At Hammed is working from the bottom.
At Hammed trying to keep a closed guard but Bonjaatkos is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
At Hammed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonjaatkos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
At Hammed wants to stand up but Bonjaatkos is controlling him.
Bonjaatkos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. At Hammed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
At Hammed dodges the punch combination from Bonjaatkos.
A head kick misses from At Hammed.
Bonjaatkos closes the distance and clinches.
At Hammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonjaatkos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos working aggressively here.
Bonjaatkos misses with some punches.
Bonjaatkos misses with the head strike.
Bonjaatkos working aggressively here.
Bonjaatkos throws a head punch that misses.
At Hammed misses with a punch to the body.
At Hammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonjaatkos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonjaatkos throws out a leg kick but At Hammed moves out of range and Bonjaatkos only half commits.
Bonjaatkos throws a solid leg kick but At Hammed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonjaatkos.
At Hammed flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonjaatkos steps away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonjaatkos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonjaatkos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonjaatkos throws a quick counter head kick but At Hammed was just out of range.
At Hammed is looking to chop away at Bonjaatkos's legs.
At Hammed tries to clinch there but Bonjaatkos circles away.
Bonjaatkos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bonjaatkos circles away from the clinch attempt.
At Hammed moves into range and clinches up with Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
At Hammed has Bonjaatkos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. At Hammed pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bonjaatkos tumbling to the mat - At Hammed dives into Bonjaatkos's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonjaatkos working a defensive guard but At Hammed passes into half guard.
At Hammed passes to full mount!
Bonjaatkos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonjaatkos wants to control but At Hammed is having none of it.
At Hammed looking to control and managing it successfully.
At Hammed tries to control but Bonjaatkos wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Remmi Bonjaatkos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
At Hammed gets a takedown into half guard.
Bonjaatkos trying to hold on to At Hammed's head to control him but At Hammed postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
At Hammed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonjaatkos has managed to free his arm - good work.
At Hammed is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
At Hammed seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bonjaatkos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brah At Hammed!
Brah At Hammed thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu comes to the cage accompanied by Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. Morris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clique . Leroy Morris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
30 - 27 - 0 |
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34
150 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leroy Morris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heiluu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice jab there from Morris.
Morris throws a hook but Heiluu blocks it.
Heiluu fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heiluu. Heiluu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heiluu has managed to clinch.
Morris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Heiluu can't fight it off and eventually Morris manages to take the fight to the floor. Heiluu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heiluu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heiluu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morris stacks Heiluu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morris!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heiluu is looking to regain half guard here but Morris keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heiluu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heiluu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heiluu gets back to half guard.
Heiluu tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heiluu keeps working.
Morris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heiluu defends it well.
Morris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heiluu defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heiluu manages to get to full guard.
Heiluu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heiluu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morris defends well.
Heiluu looking for a sweep. Not yet Heiluu, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
Morris slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heiluu sees it coming and defends easily.
Heiluu actively working from the bottom here.
Heiluu is defending against the submission attempts here by Morris.
Heiluu is refusing to be controlled, as Morris sits in half guard.
Heiluu tries to get to full guard but Morris has control of the leg.
Morris passes to full mount!
Heiluu is squirming around, avoiding Morris's attempts to control the action.
Morris controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heiluu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heiluu keeps working.
Heiluu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morris's back!
Heiluu is persistently looking for the submission but Morris is defending it well.
Morris takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Morris can't escape the position.
Heiluu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Morris right now.
Heiluu is working the ground and pound. Can Morris escape?
Morris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Heiluu's arms.
Morris is in bad spot here.
Heiluu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Morris has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leroy Morris will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heiluu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morris as he avoids it easily.
Cassit Heiluu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heiluu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morris.
Heiluu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morris cracks Heiluu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heiluu slips under a jab.
Morris misses with a hook. Heiluu ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Heiluu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heiluu wants to clinch.
Heiluu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris misses with an uppercut.
Leroy Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris scores with the left hand. Heiluu knows he should have avoided that one.
Heiluu dodges the punch combination from Morris.
Heiluu misses with a combination
and Morris counters with a three punch combo that has Heiluu backing up. Heiluu nods at Morris to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Morris blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Morris misses.
Heiluu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heiluu shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
Heiluu swinging wildly here.
Morris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Heiluu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morris misses with a hook. Heiluu ducked under it nicely.
Morris connects with a solid leg kick.
Heiluu misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris avoids the head kick by Heiluu.
Morris blocks a low kick nicely.
Leroy Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Heiluu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris throws a leg kick
and Heiluu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heiluu is in close to Morris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Heiluu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cassit Heiluu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morris has his foot on Heiluu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heiluu works his way back into a safe position though.
Morris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heiluu tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
Heiluu preventing the sweep.
Morris is trying to keep Heiluu in close.
Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heiluu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu works over Morris with some ground and pound from guard.
Heiluu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morris is keeping the position for now.
Morris wants to sweep here but Heiluu controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heiluu is aware though and is defending well.
Morris keeping full guard, as Heiluu tries to pass.
Heiluu being controlled here momentarily.
Morris wants to sweep here but Heiluu controlling him for the moment.
Heiluu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heiluu is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heiluu defends it easily.
Morris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heiluu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heiluu tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
Morris can't keep his opponent in guard - Heiluu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Heiluu is proving a slippery customer.
Morris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heiluu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heiluu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heiluu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heiluu tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leroy Morris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Morris misses.
Morris connects with a body shot that sends Heiluu's belly button to the back.
Heiluu misses with a straight right.
A combination from Morris does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heiluu or perhaps it was just good defense by Morris, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Morris misses.
Morris's corner calls for a 1-2. Morris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heiluu scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heiluu cracks Morris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heiluu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Morris.
Morris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heiluu has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heiluu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heiluu throwing a counter right hand but Morris manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris throws an off balance right hand
and Heiluu counters with a series of strikes. Morris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heiluu gets a clinch.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Morris won't allow it.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Morris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but Morris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heiluu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris takes a swing at Heiluu's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Morris.
Heiluu is rocked!
Morris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Heiluu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heiluu.
Morris is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Heiluu is in big trouble! Morris is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Heiluu. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Leroy Morris!
Leroy Morris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Poldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkman has chosen Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Poldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poldi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runkman, pushing him back against the cage.
Poldi can't find room to land a body shot as Runkman controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Poldi can't find room to land a body shot as Runkman controls the action.
Runkman tries to pull guard but Poldi won't allow it.
Poldi is looking to control Runkman's arms but Runkman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poldi has his back to the cage.
Runkman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Runkman manages to end up in side control.
Runkman tries to move to full mount but Poldi actually manages to regain half guard.
Poldi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Runkman is trying to work for a kimura but Poldi is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poldi is staying active underneath Runkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman is looking to stall here but Poldi recovers full guard.
Runkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Poldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poldi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poldi trying to keep a closed guard but Runkman is proving a slippery customer.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poldi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Runkman's guard.
Runkman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poldi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poldi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poldi landing some decent shots from guard.
Runkman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poldi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poldi wanted to stand there but Runkman had control of the position.
Poldi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Runkman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poldi has managed to get both his arms back between Runkman's legs - danger averted.
Poldi trying to control but Runkman is working from the bottom.
Runkman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poldi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poldi with a nice head shot there.
Runkman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Runkman trying to move into half guard but instead Poldi has managed to sweep!
Runkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poldi is one step ahead there.
Runkman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poldi defends well.
Poldi is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poldi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Runkman is tightening it up a little... Poldi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Poldi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Poldi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Runkman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Onanias Runkman!
During a confident post fight interview, Onanias Runkman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiri Brodski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Symphony of Destruction. Brodski has chosen Cold Blue Coma- Downset as his entrance music. Jiri Brodski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jiri Brodski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brodski closes the distance and clinches.
Rasputin misses with an elbow strike.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brodski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brodski tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Brodski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rasputin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brodski scores with a hook to the body.
Brodski digs a right hand underneath Rasputin's ribcage. Rasputin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brodski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Brodski blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as Brodski tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brodski.
Brodski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Brodski controls the action.
Brodski tries to work over Rasputin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Brodski controls the action.
Brodski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodski stalling in the clinch but Rasputin improves position.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Rasputin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brodski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rasputin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rasputin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brodski misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Brodski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brodski throws a combination. Rasputin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brodski misses with a few strikes there.
Rasputin throwing a counter right hand but Brodski manages to avoid it.
Brodski throws a head kick that misses.
Grigori Rasputin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brodski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brodski misses the shot to the body.
Rasputin moves out of range as Brodski throws a body kick.
Brodski throws a head kick that misses.
Rasputin is looking for a counter combo.
Brodski scores with a jab. Rasputin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Rasputin.
Brodski looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jiri Brodski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brodski throws the left hand but Rasputin avoids the punch easily.
Rasputin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rasputin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rasputin closes the distance and pushes Brodski back into the cage.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Brodski blocks it.
Rasputin lands a nice uppercut.
Brodski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brodski is trying to stall.
Brodski blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Brodski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brodski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Brodski avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Brodski controls his hands.
A short right from Brodski on the inside.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brodski blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to work over Brodski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brodski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brodski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rasputin blocks a body shot from Brodski.
Brodski blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Brodski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Brodski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brodski backwards.
Rasputin lands with a short shot to the head.
Brodski prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Brodski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brodski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rasputin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brodski prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Brodski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brodski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Brodski blocks it.
Brodski looking to slow down the pace here.
Brodski tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jiri Brodski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brodski fails with the takedown.
Rasputin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rasputin throws a series of punches but Brodski avoids them all with ease.
Brodski misses with a kick to the body.
Brodski looks to land a left hand but Rasputin moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Rasputin finds it's way through Brodski's defenses.
Brodski misses with a double jab.
It appears Rasputin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brodski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brodski blocks a head kick by Rasputin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brodski wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
Brodski throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin closes the distance and clinches.
Brodski prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a punch but it's blocked by Brodski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brodski backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brodski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
Brodski scores with a shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Brodski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brodski tries to work over Rasputin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brodski blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Brodski controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Rasputin pushes Brodski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brodski struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brodski blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Brodski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brodskis head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Brodski prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.
Brodski struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to work over Brodski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brodski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brodski backwards.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Brodski avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brodski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brodski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigori Rasputin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brodski tries to work over Rasputin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brodski misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brodski.
A nice left hand lands by Brodski.
A right hook to the body lands for Brodski.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the side of Brodski's head.
Brodski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Brodski prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin blocks a body shot from Brodski.
Brodski tries to throw a body punch but Rasputin avoids it by throwing Brodski back against the cage.
Brodski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brodski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rasputin is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Brodski.
Brodski has a couple of punches blocked by Rasputin.
Brodski lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Brodski avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Brodski misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brodski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brodski prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rasputin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brodski or not.
Rasputin works on Brodski's body with a couple of short punches.
Brodski is breathing heavily.
Brodski pushes off an throws an elbow but Rasputin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin lands a body shot.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Brodski.
Rasputin digs a right hand underneath Brodski's ribcage. Brodski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rasputin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jiri Brodski has been cut.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin digs a right hand into Brodski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brodski's gas tank.
Rasputin digs a right hand into Brodski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brodski's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Rasputin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Brodski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brodski dodges the punch combination from Rasputin.
Rasputin clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brodski fails to land.
Rasputin lands with a right to the head.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Brodski looking to stall.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Brodski controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin lands an elbow inside that Brodski shrugs off.
Brodski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Brodski fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Rasputin.
Brodski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Brodski blocks it.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brodski backwards.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brodski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brodski stalls.
Brodski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Brodski avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Brodski blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasputin throws a head kick that Brodski semi-blocks.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brodski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but Brodski persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasputin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brodski throws a hook but Rasputin avoids it easily.
Rasputin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brodski wants to clinch
and Rasputin counters with a good, hard body kick but Brodski shrugs it off.
Rasputin lands a big head kick that sends Brodski tumbling to the mat! Rasputin takes a step backwards and waves Brodski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brodski is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin catches Brodski with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Brodski forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grigori Rasputin!
As Grigori Rasputin got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: My abbey brew is waiting for me. Maybe my opponents should try it. Seems to work for me. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lomax comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
60 - 17 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax throws a push kick but Torres slaps the foot to one side.
Lomax misses the body punch
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres throws a front kick aimed at Lomax's knee but Lomax avoids it well.
Lomax takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torres walks into a jab.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
Torres feints and then cracks Lomax's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lomax down.
Nice uppercut lands for Lomax. That snapped Torres's head back.
Lomax defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Lomax's head coaches at Kebab House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lomax connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomax is just out of range.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is looking to chop away at Lomax's legs.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torres throws the left hand but Lomax avoids the punch easily.
Torres scores with a jab to the head.
Torres throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lomax counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax punishes Torres's body with a nice straight punch.
Lomax misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Lomax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomax throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters with an outside leg kick.
Lomax throws a low kick but Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lomax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Torres tries to score with a low kick but Lomax moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torres throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lomax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lomax connects with a solid leg kick.
Lomax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt - Lomax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lomax fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torres just manages to avoid it.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Lomax moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax lands a leg kick that knocks Torres off balance momentarily.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Torres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lomax has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torres tried to score with a low kick but Lomax checks it.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torres throws a lazy head kick
and Lomax counters with an inside leg kick.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomax.
Lomax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torres misses with a left hand
and Lomax counters with a nice leg kick.
Lomax scores with a shot to the body.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lomax checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lomax looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Torres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres avoids a kick to the body.
Lomax throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres defending well as Lomax loads up on a big left hand.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut.
Lomax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Lomax misses with a body kick.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomax.
Torres is looking to slow Lomax down with leg kicks.
Torres's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Torres throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lomax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clint Lomax will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab from Torres.
Good work by Lomax as he checks the leg kick.
Lomax misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres misses with a leg kick.
Torres is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lomax's half guard.
Torres keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lomax trying to control here.
Lomax is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax is looking to improve his position.
Torres trying to control the action but Lomax is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax manages to get to full guard.
Lomax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lomax trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torres.
Lomax walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax scores with a jab to the body.
Alfredo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax misses with a body shot
and Lomax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres lands a head shot.
Torres scores with a leg kick.
Lomax misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres misses with a left hand
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Lomax moves out of range easily.
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
A counter left hand to the body from Lomax misses its target.
A leg kick checked by Lomax.
Torres is looking to slow Lomax down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torres takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lomax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lomax misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Torres wants to slow Lomax down by chopping away at his legs.
Lomax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts.
Lomax throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lomax connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Torres swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Clint Lomax is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres motions for Lomax to come forward. Torres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax avoids the body shot from Torres.
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lomax throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax blocks a jab.
Lomax throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Lomax throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Lomax as he checks the leg kick.
Lomax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torres can pounce on him.
Torres connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lomax connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Lomax counters with a solid body kick.
Torres does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Torres moves out of range of the leg kick from Lomax.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Torres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomax checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lomax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lomax checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lomax. Torres shrugs it off though.
Lomax misses with a straight left.
Torres slips a straight right by Lomax.
Lomax throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lomax needs to keep his hands up - Torres had a free shot at his head there.
Lomax doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres moves out of range as Lomax strikes.
Lomax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lomax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torres finds it's way round the side to connect with Lomax's head.
Lomax throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Torres lands a jab.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Lomax moved out of range nicely.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax throws a chopping leg kick but Torres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a solid leg kick but Torres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lomax.
Lomax blocks a head kick by Torres.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomax swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lomax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torres in his tracks.
A clash of legs there as Torres blocks the low kick.
Torres attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torres throws a low kick, looking for Lomax's leg but Lomax calmly moves out of range.
Torres throws a leg kick which misses Lomax's front leg but catches the back leg as Lomax tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lomax.
A low kick from Torres misses
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lomax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Lomax swings widly with a right hand
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lomax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Torres misses.
Lomax misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Lomax blocks a low kick nicely.
Lomax blocks a low kick nicely.
Lomax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Lomax as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lomax lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Torres.
Torres falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Torres tenderised Lomax's leg. Lomax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torres takes one to the side of the head.
Torres throws a jab when Lomax was well out of range.
Torres punishes Lomax's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Lomax lands with a good body shot.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
Torres lands a body shot.
Torres lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alfredo Torres.
Well Torres has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alfredo Torres!
Alfredo Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randolph Turpin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Mctanned!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mctanned slips under a jab from Turpin.
Mctanned feints the counter takedown.
Turpin lands a nice looking body kick.
Mctanned takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turpin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Paul Mctanned has been cut.
Turpin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turpin misses with a double jab.
And Mctanned tries to counter it with a takedown but Turpin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Randolph Turpin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpin misses with a right hand
and Mctanned counters with a nice double leg into side control. Turpin won't be happy with that.
Mctanned tries to advance to mount but Turpin denies him.
Mctanned in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Turpin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Qube MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mctanned is trying to get an arm triangle but Turpin is defending well.
Mctanned has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Turpin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mctanned yanks on the arm and Turpin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mctanned.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Mctanned! Paul Mctanned retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking Paul Mctanned took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's 3 losses for you man. Time to look for a new org if you have any title aspirations...'.
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